Babe Doty vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Babe Doty posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. Babe Doty posted stronger numbers in ERA (1 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.111 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, Babe Doty had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.